Eruption Meaning in English
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Definition
A sudden and violent release of something, often used to talk about volcanoes releasing lava, or sometimes a sudden appearance of something like a rash.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for volcanoes, but can also mean a sudden breakout (like skin eruptions). Formal and scientific settings. Collocations: 'volcanic eruption', 'an eruption of anger', 'skin eruption'. Do not confuse with 'eruption' as an explosion—it is usually more about sudden appearance or release.
Example Sentences
The volcano had a huge eruption last night.
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A skin eruption can be caused by an allergy.
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The sudden eruption of noise scared the animals.
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When the eruption finally stopped, ash covered the whole city.
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There was an eruption of applause when she finished her speech.
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His face broke out in an eruption of red spots after eating strawberries.
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